I am beat. The chronic sick, nauseous, painful everything. The weird new diet (hopefully it helps but it's still just one meal a day), the work overload, the family's been crazy. My house is super messy and I have done no meal prep. I also seem to be beating myself up a lot! when you're... Continue Reading →

I was searching for a dimethicone free face cream for months, one that I could get in Australia without any fuss. Why do I avoid dimethicone? it's like a silicone sleeve for your skin, it traps in everything on the surface. The up side? it makes the skin look and feels smooth~ but it can... Continue Reading →

When I was trying to remove all traces of gluten from my life, my cousin introduced me to a brand called Red Apple Lipstick (RAL for short). Surprisingly they started 'The Lash Project' not long after I started buying from them. Which was great for me because I used to get so many styes. They... Continue Reading →

An analysis of my lipstick, was it as safe as it claimed to be? So I’m scanning my bathroom with the apps ‘think dirty’ and EWG skin deep. What I’m finding is that I buy from small companies, often self-run and they just aren’t in there! So I’m becoming my own safety sleuth in the... Continue Reading →

I asked a friend to read my last two blog posts. I'm blessed to have a gorgeous honest bunch of friends in my life. She rightly said they seemed fear mongering.... and I realised they really do! Especially re-reading after stepping back from the rage I feel. I get so angry when I read about... Continue Reading →

"Common formaldehyde releasers include quaternium-15 and DMDM hydantoin. What cosmetics contain formaldehyde? Formaldehyde can be found in nail polishes, nail hardeners, eyelash glues, hair gels, soaps, makeup, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants, among other products." (http://www.womenshealthmag.com/style/formaldehyde-in-cosmetics-whats-the-verdict) How much Formaldehyde is safe? HOW IS THAT EVEN A QUESTION! Personally, if it's unsafe at all.... ( have you seen its MSDS sheet??!) I want... Continue Reading →